What’s Happening In Orange County

We’re here to help you find fun things to do, outdoor events, and more events this weekend and all week long. Check back often as our list will be updated as events are announced.

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Upcoming Events This Week

❄️Winter Events To Celebrate The Holiday Season❄️

Seasonal Ongoing Events
- Ice Skating at Irvine Spectrum Center + Holiday Themed Events – Now through January 2026
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops – Now Through December 24
- Knott’s Berry Farm Military Tribute Days – Mon-Thurs, December 1-18
- Dana Point Holidays at the Harbor – November 12 – January
- Disneyland Resort & CA Adventure Holidays – November 14 – January 7
- Roger’s Gardens Holiday Boutique – Now through January
- Poolside Igloos at Pasea Hotel (Huntington Beach) – November 7 – January 11
- Pier Summit Ski Lodge Pop-Up at Shorebreak (Huntington Beach) – Now through January
- Dream Glow Festival at Wild Rivers Waterpark (Irvine) – November 14 – December 31
- Oak & Ember Holiday Speakeasy (Pasea Hotel Huntington Beach) – November 15 – January 15
- Pete’s Christmas Vacation (Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach) – Now open
- Knott’s Merry Farm – Now through January
- Winter Fest OC – November 28 – January 4
- Tanaka Farms Hikari Festival Of Lights (Irvine) Nov. 28-Dec. 28
- Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train (Orange) Nov. 28 – Dec. 23
- The Huntington Holiday House Beachside Experience (Huntington Beach) Nov. 28 – Jan. 4
- Lighting of the Bay + Fire & Ice Festival (Newport Dunes) Nov. 28 – Jan. 4
- Holidayz at the Great Park (Irvine) – Dec 6 – Jan 4
- Miracle Christmas Pop-Up at Great Maple (Pixar Place Hotel, Anaheim) – Now through Dec 31
- Christmas Fest at Old World (Huntington Beach) – November 16 – December 28
- Sawdust Festival Winter Fantasy (Laguna Beach) – Nov. 21 – Dec. 21
- Nightly Snow Fall at Downtown Disney (Anaheim) – Now through January 7
- How The Grump Stole Christmas at The Blind Rabbit – Through December 31
Weekend Long Events
- Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake with Pacific Symphony (Costa Mesa) – Dec. 4-6
- Akaash Singh (Irvine Improv) – Dec. 4-7
- Carlos Mencia: The Liberated Tour (Brea Improv) – Dec. 5-6
- Christmas Chalk Walk (Aliso Viejo) – Dec. 5-7
- Candlelight Walk at Heritage Hill Historical Park (Lake Forest) – Dec. 5-7
- Santa Meet & Greet at Old World Festival Hall (Huntington Beach) – Dec. 6 & 7
- Gem Fair at OC Fairgrounds (Costa Mesa) – Dec 5-7
Friday, December 5
- KFROG’s Christmas Throwdown (Irvine’s Great Park Live)
- Ducks vs Capitals (Honda Center)
- Reggae Winterfest (GardenAmp)
- The Grinch & Cindy Lou Who Skate (Westminster Ice Realm)
- Buena Park Christmas Tree Lighting (Buena Park City Hall)
- Fullerton Tree Lighting (Fullerton City Hall, Fullerton)
- Laguna Beach Hospitality Night (Peppertree Lot, Laguna Beach)
- Laguna Hills Tree Lighting (Laguna Hills Community Center, Laguna Hills)
- Newport Beach Breakfast With Santa (Newport Coast Community Center)
Saturday, December 6
- La Habra Tamale Festival (Portola Park, La Habra)
- Fountain Valley Tree Lighting (FV Sports Park)
- Fullerton Winter Market (Downtown Fullerton Plaza, Fullerton)
- Crystal Cove Tree Lighting Ceremony (Newport Beach)
- Dana Point La Plaza Park Tree Lighting (La Plaza Park, Dana Point)
- Dana Point Santa’s Jolly Trolley (various Dana Point parks)
- Ballet Etudes The Nutcracker (Huntington Beach High School)
- Beautifica360 at OCC Planetarium (Costa Mesa)
- Costa Mesa Ceramics Holiday Market (Costa Mesa)
- Santa’s Village By The Sea (San Clemente Community Center)
- Santa On The Go (Westminster)
- Holly Jolly Holiday Celebration (Rodeo39 Stanton)
- Illuminate Irvine (Irvine Great Park)
- Holiday Edition Santa Ana Art Walk (Downtown Santa Ana)
- Thriftopia Holiday Flea Market (CSUF Fullerton)
- Def Leppard, Whitesnake, RATT, Cinderella Tributes (Garden Amp)
Sunday, December 7
- BP Vibe Fest Xmas Market (Buena Park)
- Joe Sib (Brea Improv)
- Ducks vs Blackhawks (Honda Center)
- Whose Live Anyway? (The Grove of Anaheim)
- Nutcracker Tree Lighting & Holiday Village (Downtown Anaheim)
- Corona Del Mar Christmas Walk (Corona Del Mar Village)
- Huntington Beach Parade & Snowflake Lighting Ceremony (Downtown Huntington Beach & Pier Plaza)
- Orange Tree Lighting Ceremony & Candlelight Choir Procession (Old Towne Orange Plaza)
- Christmas Market and Photos with Santa (Placentia)
- Urban Workshop Merry Makers Market (Costa Mesa)
- Norma Jean, Roman Candle (Garden Amp)
Weekday Events
- Adult Learn To Skate Nights (Fountain Valley Skate Center) – Monday Nights
- A Rockin Christmas with Elvis (Huntington Beach) – Wednesday Nights
- Chargers vs Eagles (SoFi Stadium) – Dec 8
- Gentri: Christmas (The Grove of Anaheim) – Dec 9
- 3rd Annual Chumpmas with Jeff Lewis (Brea Improv) – Dec 9
- An Evening At The Improv (Irvine Improv) – Dec 9
- Will Burkart (Brea Improv) – Dec 10
- Mark Paul: The Daddy Ball Tour (Irvine Improv) – Dec 10
- Larry Fleet (House of Blues Anaheim) – Dec 10
- Jay Mohr (Brea Improv) – Dec 11
- Pete Lee (Irvine Improv) – Dec 11
- Placentia Tamale Festival (Old Town Placentia) – Dec 11
- Fight Club OC (Costa Mesa) – Dec 11
- Disney On Ice (Honda Center) – Dec 11-15

Curated Activity Lists: Apple Picking, U-Pick Farms, OC Parks Activities, Hiking Trails in OC, Volunteer Opportunities, Fall Activities & Fun Things To Do, and Winter Bucket List

Events Beyond This Weekend

Disney On Ice (Honda Center) – Dec 11-15
Marlon Wayans (Brea Improv) – Dec 12-14
Mike Epps (Irvine Improv) – Dec 12-14
Holiday Lights at Heritage Hill Historical Park (Lake Forest) – Dec 12-14
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (The Grove of Anaheim) – Dec 12
Rush, Kiss, Pink Floyd Tributes (Garden Amp) – Dec 12
JAMZ 2025 Holiday Showcase (Anaheim Convention Center) – Dec 12
Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade – December 13
Downtown Santa Ana TamalFest – Dec 13
Santa On The Go (Westminster) – Dec 13
Holiday Tree Lighting & Boutique (Lake Forest) – Dec 13
KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas (Kia Forum) – December 13
Witches Brew Night Market (Santa Ana) – Dec 13
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Muse, The Killers, White Stripes, Green Day Tributes – Rock Of The 90’s Bingo & Toy Drive (GardenAmp) – Dec 13
Bucked Up LA Bowl Hosted by Gronk (SoFi Stadium) – Dec 13
Slackfest West Featuring The Slackers and Ozomatli (Anaheim HOB) – Dec 13
Santa Meet & Greet at Old World Festival Hall (Huntington Beach) – December 13 &14
Rams vs Lions (SoFi Stadium) – Dec 14
Holiday Market with Santa & Reindeer (Westpark Plaza, Irvine) – Dec 14
Air Supply 50th Anniversary Celebration (The Grove of Anaheim) – Dec 14
McCormick Music Christmas Concert (Anaheim HOB) – Dec 14
The Bouncing Souls (Anaheim HOB) – Dec 14
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus (Anaheim HOB) – Dec 14
Dark Market Arts & Crafts Faire (The Cauldron) – Dec 14
Holiday Flea Market (Costa Mesa) – Dec 14
Cruising with Science (Muzeo Anaheim) – Dec 14
Spirits & Sleigh Bells Holiday Pop-Up (The Richland, Orange) – Dec 14
Patches & Pins Winter Horrorland (Downtown Santa Ana) – Dec 14
Middle Aged Boy Band: The Comeback Tour (Irvine Improv) – Dec 14
Discovery Day At The Farm (Costa Mesa) – Dec 16
10th Annual Country Christmas (Anaheim HOB) – Dec 17
Big Jay Oakerson (Irvine Improv) – Dec 18-20
Silent Night Silent Disco (Costa Mesa) – December 19
Damage Inc (Anaheim HOB) – Dec 19
Anuhea – All Is Bright Tour with Wehilei (Garden Amp) – Dec 19
Taste of Japan (STC Gardenwalk Anaheim) – December 19-21
Country Christmas Makers Mart (San Juan Capistrano) – December 20
Makers Hive Holiday Market at Farmers Park (Anaheim) – Dec 20
Breakfast with Santa at JW Marriott (Anaheim) – Dec 20
The Vandals 30th Annual Christmas Formal (Anaheim HOB) – Dec 20
Journey, Tears for Fears, Pat Benatar, Aerosmith Tributes Spark of Love Toy Drive (Garden Amp) – Dec 20
Secrets (Garden Amp) – Dec 20
90s Hits & Xmas Riffs: Mark McGrath, Kevin Griffin, & Emerson Hart Live (The Grove of Anaheim) – Dec 20
Santa Meet & Greet at Old World Festival Hall (Huntington Beach) – December 20 & 21
Gabby’s Dollhouse Live (The Grove of Anaheim) – Dec 21
George Michael, Phil Collins, The Police Tributes – Last Christmas (Garden Amp) – Dec 21
Hannibal Buress (Irvine Improv) – Dec 21
Magical Breakfast with Santa at JW Marriott (Anaheim) – Dec 24
Bassem Youssef (Irvine Improv) – Dec 26-27
Danzig Sings Elvis (Anaheim HOB) – Dec 31
Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend (Anaheim) – Jan 29-Feb 1, 2026

2025 Ongoing Events

Anaheim Marketplace Live Entertainment – Every Sat. & Sun. 12pm-6pm
Balboa Fun Zone Makers in the Zone – First Thursday of the Month
DTSA Art Walk – First Saturday of the Month
Friday Night Munchies (Night Market) (Santa Ana) – Every Friday Night
Kids Fun Zone (Anaheim) – Last Saturday of every month
Free Train Rides (Costa Mesa) – Every 3rd Sat. & Sun.
Home Depot Free Kids Workshops – First Saturday of the Month
Live Music on the Lido Deck – Every Thurs., Satu. & Sun. from Noon – 3pm
Live Music on the Ocean Deck – Sat./Sun. 1-3 PM
The Layover (Great Park) – Sat./Sun. 10 AM – 5 PM
Stage on Forest (Laguna Beach) – Fri. – Sun.
Sunday Musicales
Surf City Nights – Tuesday Nights
Taco Tuesday
Night Markets

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Monique

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Monique McArthur is a mother of two, writer, and creator of delicious recipes. In her spare time she enjoys exploring all that Orange County has to offer, traveling, shopping, running with her dogs and spending time with family.